Analysis and AI Product Lead

Hoare Lea; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Analysis and AI Product Lead to spearhead innovative projects within their Digital team. You will develop advanced features for the Origin platform utilizing machine learning and AI, focusing on enhancing data-driven decision-making. The role demands strong product management skills and a solid background in engineering, data science, and agile methodologies. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment with significant professional development benefits.

Benefits

9-day fortnight scheme

Private medical cover

Stock options

Extensive annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a product lead or in a related role with complex data-driven projects.
• Experience with statistical models and algorithms.
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools in the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and enhancing analysis-related features such as calculations and simulations.
• Prioritizing and ensuring quality in feature delivery.
• Supporting academic engagement and R&D with higher education partners.

Skills

Product management

Machine learning

Data science

Agile methodology

Python or similar languages

Tools

Simulation tools

Statistical models

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12.08.2025

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Analysis and AI Product Lead
Nationwide (Bristol preferred)

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability. Our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet community needs.

We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realize their potential. Joining Hoare Lea means experiencing a business that enriches your knowledge, supports wellbeing, and values individuality. Benefits include a 9-day fortnight scheme, community groups, social events, professional development, private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, stock options, and extensive annual leave.

Our goal is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy their work.

About the team

We have a new opportunity for an Analysis and AI Product Lead to join our Digital team, part of our Product and Innovation group. We are on a mission to transform urban environments through data and insights, starting with our own business. We have developed Origin, a web-based platform that helps engineers and consultants make smarter decisions by gathering and reusing project design data and real-world building performance data.

About the role

We are developing several products under the "Analysis" banner within the Origin ecosystem, including:

• Kaleidoscope: A machine-learning tool for faster early-stage design analysis
• SAM (Sustainability Analytical Model): A toolset for rapid simulation modeling and outputs

We seek a Product Lead with a broad background in ML, AI, simulation, data science, and research. Your experience in architecture, engineering, or construction, combined with digital product management, will be crucial in addressing our clients’ challenges. You will develop computational, ML, and AI features for Origin, prioritize features with stakeholders, and collaborate with developers to deliver and deploy these features. You will lead efforts to harness ML and AI for advancements in computation and engineering, working with the Director for AI and the wider Digital team to drive innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and enhancing analysis-related features such as calculations, simulations, and predictive modeling
• Prioritizing and ensuring quality in feature delivery
• Owning this space effectively
• Scaling existing projects
• Supporting academic engagement and R&D with higher education partners

About you

To succeed, you should have:

• Experience as a product lead or in a related role with complex data-driven projects
• Experience with statistical models and algorithms
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools in the built environment
• Ability to research and validate new ideas and technologies
• Self-awareness, open-mindedness, and generosity
• Experience supporting others’ development
• Agile product management experience
• Working knowledge of Python or similar languages
• Experience testing and evaluating ML/software solutions